Havana 1957 at Flamingo

Havana 1957 at the Flamingo brings Cuban food and drinks to the Strip with enough authentic flavor to feel special without the pretension. The vintage Cuba vibe is laid-back, the mojitos are solid, and the happy hour pricing makes it way more accessible than most casino restaurants.

The Happy Hour Lineup

Monday through Friday from 3-6pm, you're looking at $6 beer and $10 cocktails. The cocktails are where it's at—mojitos, Cuba libres, daiquiris made with actual rum, not mixer slop. The mojitos especially are worth the $10. Fresh mint, proper muddling, and generous pours. The beer selection includes a few Latin imports alongside domestics, which fits the theme without being forced.

The Cuban Food Angle

While happy hour focuses on drinks, the food menu's worth exploring. Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja, plantains—all solid and reasonably priced for a casino restaurant. The portions are big enough to share during happy hour if you're grazing. Even just the complimentary bread service is clutch when you're drinking mojitos on an empty stomach. The flavors are legit without being watered down for tourist palates.

The Flamingo Location

Being inside the Flamingo means you're on the Strip with easy casino floor access, but Havana 1957 has enough of its own identity that it doesn't feel like generic casino dining. The decor commits to the 1950s Havana theme—vintage photos, Cuban music, tropical vibes. It's atmospheric without being cheesy. You actually feel transported, which is rare for casino restaurants.

Timing & Crowd Strategy

The 3-6pm weekday window catches that perfect lull. Lunch crowds have cleared, dinner rush hasn't started, and you can actually get good bartender attention. Weekends don't get happy hour pricing, which sucks for weekend warriors but keeps weekday afternoons chill. This is ideal for a post-pool drink or a pre-dinner cocktail that turns into several cocktails.

Why This Works

$10 mojitos made properly is a fair deal anywhere, especially on the Strip. Most casino bars charge $15-18 for mediocre versions. Havana 1957 uses fresh ingredients and doesn't cut corners. The Cuban theme gives it personality that generic hotel bars lack. You're getting quality drinks and food with actual cultural flavor, not just branded resort nonsense.

The Weekday Limitation

Yeah, the Monday-Friday only happy hour is annoying if you're visiting on weekends. But if you're in town during the week or you're a local, this becomes a regular rotation spot. The timing's flexible enough that you can build your afternoon around it without feeling rushed.

Real Talk

Havana 1957 isn't trying to be the hippest spot on the Strip. It's a solid Cuban restaurant with good drinks and fair happy hour pricing. The $10 cocktails taste like $15 cocktails, the vibe's enjoyable, and you're in and out of the Flamingo without dealing with typical casino restaurant chaos.

Come for the mojitos, stay for the plantains, and enjoy the fact that you found a Strip casino restaurant with personality and reasonable prices. That's rarer than you'd think.